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The southern Malaysian region of Iskandar, which includes Johor Baru, is a classic example of the opportunities - and challenges - that come with the rapid urbanisation that is taking South-east Asian economies by storm. Just across the border from Singapore, Iskandar's population is expected to double to three million people, from its 1.6 million currently, by 2025. Cities all over South-east Asia - from Jakarta to Manila to Ho Chi Minh - are on a similar growth trajectory. Rapid urbanisation means that between 2015 and 2030, about 100 million people in Asean are expected to migrate from the countryside to cities. While this is exciting from an economic point of view - urbanisation generally means improved productivity for companies, and better incomes and access to education, healthcare and transport for millions of ordinary citizens - the rapid growth of towns and cities also presents its own set of challenges. These range from congestion, crime, inequality and more expensive … [Read more...] about South-east Asia is getting ‘smart’ with urbanisation

SINGAPORE: Singapore, as a small state, must continue to be principled and neutral in its dealings with other countries as it looks to remain relevant to the outside world, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said on Monday (May 14).Mr Chan, in his speech during the debate on the President’s address, pointed out that the relative shift of economic weight between the West and the East, as epitomised by the US and China, will define the global security and economic environment in the years to come.As many ask which side should Singapore be on, the minister cautioned that that is not the right way to frame the issue.“As a small country with an open economy, we believe in a rule-based, connected and interdependent world,” he said. “Our task is not in choosing sides.”Small states, more than others, must be principled, Mr Chan went on. “If others attach a price to our stand and position, no one will take us seriously ever again.”He pointed out … [Read more...] about As a small state, Singapore must remain neutral and principled: Chan Chun Sing

SINGAPORE: Small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) need to tap on all the trade links Singapore has established with partners, in order to expand into overseas markets, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on Thursday (May 10). “This is the microcosm of how we want to develop our industries, use our free-trade platforms, use our good logistics and supply chain system to bring in the best materials," said Mr Chan during his visit to food manufacturer SMC Food 21."At the same time, (we should) value-add and have the assurance that we do not compete on the basis of price alone, but instead on the quality of our products," he said.This is Mr Chan's first such visit since taking on his new portfolio following a Cabinet reshuffle.Mr Chan added that other SMEs should learn from SMC Food's efforts in going global - by capitalising on its strengths to attract foreign companies to partner them.“They know that while we may not be the cheapest … [Read more...] about SMEs should tap on trade links to capture overseas opportunities: Chan Chun Sing

SINGAPORE - Singapore looks forward to developing a "constructive relationship" with the next Malaysian leadership, and to work with it to take bilateral ties forward, benefitting both Singaporeans and Malaysians, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. In a Facebook post on Thursday morning, Mr Lee said that both neighbours have enjoyed good relations and close cooperation for many years, with successive Malaysian leaders. "While Malaysian politics are for Malaysians to decide, Singapore wishes Malaysia all the best in its political development," he wrote. Singaporeans had closely tracked Malaysia's 14th General Election, the results of which rolled in overnight. Opposition bloc Pakatan Harapan, led by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, won in a surprise victory over incumbent Barisan Nasional, headed by Prime Minister Najib Razak. Said Mr Lee: "Many Singaporeans would have followed the news about the Malaysian election yesterday. It is clear that the outcome represents a major … [Read more...] about Singapore looks forward to developing constructive relationship with next Malaysian leadership: PM Lee

SINGAPORE: It might seem obvious that in sunny Singapore, there's an abundance of a natural resource to be tapped for our energy needs, and a more sustainable future.So one might wonder: Why does the island currently draw only about 2 per cent of its electricity from solar energy?Tapping the sun's energy is more complex an issue than it might seem, beginning with at least two constraints that Singapore faces: Limited land, for solar energy generation requires large areas for photovoltaic panels to be laid; and intermittent sunshine, because of cloud movements and rain.But a push is underway to overcome or at least mitigate these constraints, with the goal of one day having solar energy meet 15 per cent of peak electricity demand during the day. Several projects and innovative programmes are in the works – ranging from an initiative since 2008 to install solar panels on Housing and Development Board rooftops, to floating solar 'farms' on our … [Read more...] about From floating solar farms, to HDB rooftops: Where Singapore’s sun-powered future lies